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Nose Implant to Raise Bridge. Am I a Good Candidate? (photo)

As you can see in my pictures the tip of my nose projects greater then my bridge of my nose. What i'm looking for is that L shaped nose. Looking threw before and after photos a lot of Asian women get implants to raise their nose up with a very perfect defined look to it, which is what I desire. Would i be a candidate for an implant?

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18 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jesslaure in Chicago, IL

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Nasa implant to raise bridge

The L-strut is not usually used in our practice due to the hard, wood-like stiffness that occurs in the entire nose as well as the infection rate we have seen with L-struts. It is always best to use the patients own natural cartilage from inside the nose to build up the bridge line. A full set of photographs from all 5 angles will be required before making any decision upon implant versus no implant.

Rhinoplasty With Multifaceted Approach

Dear Jesselaure, Thank you for sharing your photos but additional photos at different angles are required to provide you with solid advices. Nonetheless, it seems that you could benefit from a reduction of your overprojected nasal tip, narrowing and straightening of your nasal dorsum. Your multifaceted procedure is of a delicate nature. So I encourage you to seek a consultation with a board certified surgeon of extensive experience who will guide you to make a well informed... more

Nose Implant to Raise Bridge. Am I a Good Candidate?

Aesthetically speaking, a profile view would be required in order to determine the appropriate height of your nasal bridge. The nasal bone and tip are quite wide and should be reduced with Rhinoplasty in order to create a naturally, more attractive nose.

Rhinoplasty

With the limited view photos in your post it is impossible to say if you are a good candidate for an implant to raise the nasal bridge. It is just as likely or more so that you would get an optimal result by reducing the tip and rotating it upward as well as severing the muscle connecting upper lip to nasal tip. You will need to see a qualified surgeon face to face in order to know what options are available and which would be best for you. My response to your question/post does not... more

Bridge Implant in Rhinoplasty

Hi Jess, without a true profile view it is difficult to make a specific recommendation for you, however it looks like you may be a good candidate for rhinoplasty. If your tip is truly over-projected, you may not want to raise your bridge but instead deproject the tip. This can be determined at your consultation and computer imaging may help.

Roy A. David, MD

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San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian Rhinoplasty

Hi, I think your tip can be refined by sculpting your tip cartilages. I'm not sure if your a candidate for an implant because to determine that I would need to see a good profile view of your nose to determine the present height. Best, Dr.S. see video

Nasal Implant

Hello, in reviewing the photos that you posted it is quite clear that a complete rhinoplasty is in order for you. I would not advise a implant I would prefer to straighten and narrow your bridge and refine your tip. This combination will give you a prettier more feminine and balanced nose. I would advise a consultation with a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon. Good luck to you.

David Alessi, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nose Implant to Raise Bridge. Am I a Good Candidate?

Again not enough views posted of your nose! Best to obtain in person evaluations in your city. My guess would be to reduce the tip before using a bridge implant. Good Luck.

Nasal implant

I agree that a profile photo would be most helpful to plan your options. I would also mention that nasal dorsal implants can work well in Asian patients with thick nasal skin and lack of projection so that there is a better balance of the tip and dorsum after surgery. However, these are not without risk as I heave treated several patients to remove these implants due to infection, exposure or thin skin coverage. It would be best to avoid them in your case if other options are available. more

Nasal implants or nasal tip reduction

If you provide a profile picture, it would provide a better view to make a proper recommendation. However based on your frontal and oblique nasal pictures, I would recommend a refinement of nasal tip to bring your nose in harmony with your face rather than nasal implants. Your nasal tip appears to be over projected and need to be reduced. I would suggest you to have a consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Good luck

Implant for nose

In the orient, nose implants are very popular. In the US they tend to be frowned upon. They have an incidence of complication particularly if there is no good skin coverage. Another source of concern is the fact that no matter what is done, it remains superficial and accordingly vulnerable. That been said it still can be done safely. As to your specific situation, you need a solid nose analysis, in order to have a clear surgical goal and plan. If it involves augmentation, frequently... more

Nasal issues

Proper balance between you dorsal profile and your nasal tip is important. A proper exam in person would be the best way to properly advise you. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Straighter Nasal Dorsum Options

In your effort to get a straighter bridge, the question is whether the dorsum/bridge needs to be built up or whether the the length of the tip of the nose needs to be reduced...or some combination of both. The best way to answer your question is computer imaging done from the side or profile. All three types of changes can be done so you can see which approach to a straighter bridge you prefer. If dorsal augmentation is preferred, the question of an implant vs your own cartilage is a classic... more

Building Noses

I would love to work on your nasal tip and use your existing bridge (dorsum) as a natural environment to blend into a more elegant tip and base structure.

Raising the nasal bridge

It is difficult to appreciate what you need from the limited photos, but I assume you want a straight bridge. The feminine ideal of a nasal shape is having the tip slightly more projecting that the bridge. This appears what you want to change. You would need an in-person exam with imaging to fully understand your aesthetic goals. Often, this can be changed by moving the tip and not the bridge. You should see a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to get a formal... more

Implants in Rhinoplasty

Unfortunately, artificial materials are becoming very common in Asian rhinoplasty. An artificial implant is easy to place and will result in immediate results. However, they have a tendancy to move, become infected, or extrude through the skin. These complications can occur many years after the original surgery, and creates a very difficult situation to correct. For your situation, I generally recommend autologous cartilage grafting through a closed rhinoplasty... more

Implant to raise bridge

Thank you for the question and the photos. It is difficult to address your question without better photos and more important, in person exam. To answer your question about implant for nose bridge; the best way to elevate the bridge is with your own cartilage. It gives better results and the complications are lower.

Raising Nasal Bridge

A profile view of your nose would help us answer your question. However, implants can be used to raise the bridge but over the last 35 years I prefer to graft the patient's own cartilage to avoid the risks of implant movement, extrusion, and infection.